Looking for two rear axle shafts

[tom'sB2B]

Hi everyone

I'm in the need of two rear axle shafts with the 16 spline pattern. If anyone has an extra set or knows where I can get them, I would appreciate it.

Thank you

Tom

[Merle Coggins]

I may have a set. I'd have to double check the spline count though.

[tom'sB2B]

thanks Merle. let me know what you find.

tom

[70rtse440]

I have a 8 3/4 out of my B3C do you think they would be the same? Haven't pulled the axles out yet . It is a complete rear

[Merle Coggins]

I have a 8 3/4 out of my B3C do you think they would be the same? Haven't pulled the axles out yet . It is a complete rear

If it's the original axle it's not an 8-3/4. It may look like one, but it's considerably smaller. The axles shafts I have are out of the axle. I haven't had a chance to get out to the shed and dig them out yet. I'm hoping to get out there today.

Merle

[tom'sB2B]

Here is a question. The truck is a 1950 B2B. The axle shafts that I pulled have a 16 spline count. The Don Bunn book states that they changed the spline count from 10 to 16 in 1952. Does that mean that I have a later model axle under my truck? I had assumed that I had the origanal 108", now I'm not so sure.

[tom'sB2B]

the axle shafts that I pulled out are roughly 32 3/4"

[Young Ed]

What is wrong with the ones you pulled out?

[Merle Coggins]

Here you go Tom. These came out of a B2C. I also looked in my parts manual and it shows all generations of B series 1/2 and 3/4 ton trucks use the same part number "Drive Shaft" at 32-3/4" length. These are also 16 spline count.

Send me a PM or email to luv2wingit@sbcglobal.net with shipping details. As with all of my spare parts, I am offering them at no charge. I just ask that you reimburse me for shipping unless I can fit it into a small or medium Flat Rate box at the post office, and I don't think these will fit. Once you get the parts, and if you are satisfied with them, I would ask that you consider making a donation to my favorite charity, the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation. Donations can be made through my fundraising web page at www.firstgiving.com/merle or you can make arrangements to mail a check if you wish.

Thanks you,

Merle

P.S. Ed raises a good question. What's wrong with the ones you have?

[Dodgeb4ya]

I shipped a set of those 16 spline axles in a piece of 4" PVC pipe. Woked great! 16 Spline are for 53 and later.

Bob

[tom'sB2B]

Merle

They look like they will do the trick. I will send you an email with my info.

The guy I bought the truck from, drove the truck with the breaks stuck and they seized-up. The guy had an extra set of right/left rear hubs and axles. I got over zealous and trashed the threads while trying to get the hubs off. I had no luck with getting the hubs off. I finally resorted in cutting the hubs up to get to the backing plate. Oh well, I thought, at least I have an extra set of hubs and axles. The extra axles ended up being 10 spline instead of sixteen. Hence my dilemma. With a lot of work, I might be able to use the old ones, but I would rather have a pair that are in good shape. Its not the first mistake or the last mistake I'll pay for I'm sure. Knowing that a child with a brain tumer may benifit makes it less painful.

Tom